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Explore the wonders of western and southern Turkey on this 5-Day Turkey Tour, combining ancient history with coastal charm. Begin at the magnificent ruins of Ephesus, visiting highlights such as the Temple of Hadrian, Great Theater, and House of the Virgin Mary. Continue to the surreal white terraces of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis, where you can optionally swim in the Cleopatra Antique Pools. Journey on to Antalya, discovering Perge, Aspendos Ancient Theatre, Side, and the picturesque Manavgat Waterfall. Experience Turkey’s timeless heritage with expert guides and seamless travel arrangements. Book this 5-Day Turkey Tour today and discover the best of Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Antalya!
You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul around 4:00 am and transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir, departing between 6:00 – 8:00 am. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Selçuk to meet your guide and begin your full-day Ephesus tour.
You’ll explore the ruins of Ephesus, including key sites like the Temple of Hadrian, the impressive Great Theater, and the Trajan Fountain. After lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where she spent her final years. You’ll also pass by the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and visit the beautiful Isa Bey Mosque, a masterpiece of Seljuk architecture.
After the tour, at 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore at your leisure.
After breakfast around 7:30 am, you will be picked up from your Kusadasi hotel and taken to the meeting point in Selcuk to join the full group. The journey to Pamukkale begins around 8:30 am, with an estimated drive time of 3 hours. A short 10-minute stop will be made halfway for a restroom break. Upon arrival at around 11:45 am, the group will enjoy lunch before starting a guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis at 1:00 pm with a licensed tour guide.
In Pamukkale, you’ll witness the famous Cotton Cliffs, a natural wonder created by calcium deposits. In Hierapolis, explore ancient ruins such as the theatre and Roman Baths. Following the guided tour, you’ll have free time to further explore or, as an option, swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools (additional cost).
The guide will provide details on the meeting point and time for departure. At the end of the tour, around 4:00 pm, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Pamukkale for check-in.
After breakfast in the morning, you will be transferred to Denizli’s main bus station. From there, you will board an intercity day coach to Antalya, which will take approximately 5 hours. Upon your arrival at the Antalya bus station, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Antalya’s old town.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore Antalya on your own.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up around 8:00 AM to begin your tour. The first stop is Perge, originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC and one of the largest ancient cities in the Pamphylia region. From there, you will depart for the Aspendos Ancient Theatre, an exceptionally well-preserved structure built in the 2nd century A.D. With a capacity of 15,000, the theater is still used for festivals and concerts today.
Afterwards, there will be a lunch break at a restaurant by a nearby river before heading to Side (pronounced “Seeday”). Side is one of Turkey’s best-preserved classical ancient cities, known as a port city that once hosted the largest slave market in the region. During Roman times, significant construction occurred here, including the large theater, Roman Baths, and the Temple of Apollo.
You will have 1 hour of free time in Side to explore the city and enjoy the sea. On the return trip to Antalya, there will be a stop at the Manavgat Waterfall. Afterward, you’ll be driven back to Antalya, where you will be transferred to your hotel.
After breakfast, check out of the hotel in Antalya before 12:00 noon. You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Antalya airport for your afternoon or evening flight to Istanbul (flight times may vary depending on availability). END OF OUR SERVICE AND TOURS.
Please note that transportation from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul is not included in the tour price.
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You can swim in the Antique pool in Pamukkale. However, please note that there is an extra charge that you will have to pay directly at your own expense before entry to the pools. This entrance fee to the pools is not covered as part of your tour.
Please note that you must bring your own towel, swimsuit etc. if you need to use the pools.
If you need to cancel your tour or change your travel dates, please notify us at least 5 days before the tour start date. As this tour includes domestic flights and bus tickets, which are non-refundable, the cost of these tickets will be deducted from your payment and the remaining balance refunded to you. For cancellations or date changes made less than 5 days before the start date, no refund will be issued and the booking will be treated under our no-show policy.
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This 5-day tour was an amazing experience! The history of Ephesus, the natural beauty of Pamukkale, and the cultural richness of Antalya all combined for a perfect vacation. The local guides at each place were very knowledgeable and friendly. The hotels arranged for us were very clean, and the breakfast was especially excellent. Highly recommend!